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T575 VFB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT575 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 131,950 miles

both front tyres are perishing.

n/s rear tyre is poor condition.

o/s front brake pipe is corroded slightly.

o/s rear tyre is worn to limit

o/s rear wheel rim is slightly distorted.

Pass 17 May 2016 127,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 127,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 122,464 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 122,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 116,913 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 110,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 110,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 105,475 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 90,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 77,131 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 76,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 70,970 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 May 2007 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2006 60,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T575 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T575 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T575 VFB registered?

T575 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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